Head of Catering & Events - Multi-Venue Ops Leader

TGG Accounting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Unknown company in the Malvern, PA area seeks a General Manager of Catering & Events to run day-to-day operations across four venues, multiple catering brands, and two food trucks. High-volume events throughout the Philadelphia region will require independent execution and strong P&L oversight.

The role is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some evenings/weekends for very large events. Compensation includes base salary and commission potential, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in catering, banquet, or multi-unit event operations management.
• Experience leading managers across sales, event coordination, and culinary.
• Working knowledge of P&Ls, food and labor cost, and cash management.
• Proven success in high-volume, multi-site event environments.
• Board of Health certifications.
• Liquor license certifications (PA RAMP / liquor compliance experience).
• Ability to run operations independently with limited day-to-day owner involvement.
• Willingness to be hands-on during events.
• Polished in-person presence for client-facing time at large events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution across all four venues, the catering brands, and both food trucks, including Event Order review, timelines, staffing, and on-site leadership for high-profile events.
• Manage event logistics and planning, including weather contingencies and event-day pivots.
• Roll up your sleeves on event days to serve, bartend, and set up as needed.
• Hire, onboard, schedule, train, and manage venue, event, and admin staff.
• Lead the Executive Chef, Staffing Coordinators, Event Coordinators, Facility Sales, and Warehouse Manager.
• Oversee the Sales and Event Coordination teams, field pricing questions, and give final approval on all invoices.
• Serve as the point of resolution for client escalations.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu and package pricing, culinary Event Orders, and kitchen staffing.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Staff leadership

High-volume events

Tools

Caterease

Google Workspace

QuickBooks Online

Staffmate

Payroll Factory

Job description

Unknown company in the Malvern, PA area seeks a General Manager of Catering & Events to run day-to-day operations across four venues, multiple catering brands, and two food trucks. High-volume events throughout the Philadelphia region will require independent execution and strong P&L oversight.

The role is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some evenings/weekends for very large events. Compensation includes base salary and commission potential, plus benefits.